There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Westchester County by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Chappaquatrain
5h 39m$146–580Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane ORD - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to Chappaquatrain
6h 16m$96–469Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 50m$251–543Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
23h 30m$155–231Drive 813.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Westchester Countycar 813.2 mi
13h 44m$149–215Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Chappaquatrain
5h 24m$216–680Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ORD - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Chappaquatrain
5h 59m$338–891Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, shuttle, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ORD - EWR
- Take a shuttle bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Grand Central
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Chappaquatrain
6h 33m$178–923Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDW - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Chappaquatrain
7h 15m$180–999Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Chappaquatrain
23h 48m$178–298
Chicago to Westchester County by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Westchester County is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Westchester County is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs $210 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Westchester County. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Bedford Rd @ Broadway via New York Midtown and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Westchester County. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Ossining via Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.
The distance between Chicago and Westchester County is 789 miles. The road distance is 817.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Westchester County without a car is to train which takes 20h 50m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Chicago to Westchester County, including transfers.
Chicago to Westchester County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Westchester County train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Westchester County is to train which takes 20h 50m and costs $250 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 23h 30m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Westchester County, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 19h 23m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown twice daily. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 20h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Chappaqua
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Chappaqua
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Chappaqua
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Chappaqua
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from White Plains to Chappaqua
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Chappaqua
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Chappaqua
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Westchester County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Westchester County is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:15 AM in Chicago and 1:15 AM in Westchester County.
Chicago to Westchester County train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Westchester County is 818 miles. It takes approximately 13h 44m to drive from Chicago to Westchester County.
There are 189+ hotels available in Westchester County.


